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ASC 114G

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,292 mi
Last recorded60,292 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASC 114G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 60,292 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 58,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,628 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 57,601 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,969 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 56,267 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 56,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 55,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear seat belts missing

Pass 7 Jul 2012 55,390 miles

rear seat belts missing

Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,540 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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ASC 114G is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ASC 114G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ASC 114G?

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What year was ASC 114G registered?

ASC 114G is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 November 1981.

Is ASC 114G safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASC 114G shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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